Reviewer Register

Join the JPMC reviewer community and shape preventive medicine research.

We welcome reviewers with demonstrated expertise in preventive medicine, public health, or related disciplines. Experience in peer review or applied research strengthens your application.

• Demonstrated expertise in preventive medicine or public health
• Recent publications or applied clinical work
• Commitment to timely, rigorous peer review

• Areas of specialization and methodological strengths
• Institutional affiliation and contact details
• Recent publications or clinical focus areas

Reviewers are expected to provide balanced feedback and uphold confidentiality. Typical review timelines are 14 to 21 days.

You may decline invitations when workload or conflicts of interest arise, but timely communication is important.

• Submit your reviewer profile and research interests
• Identify preferred manuscript types or topics
• Confirm availability and contact details
• Receive onboarding guidance from the editorial office

Reviewer applications are assessed for subject expertise and publication experience. Qualified reviewers receive onboarding guidance and review resources.

You may update your availability or topic preferences at any time by contacting the editorial office.

• Reviewer invitations are matched to expertise keywords
• You can accept or decline based on availability
• Conflicts of interest are assessed before assignment
• Review timelines are agreed before work begins

• Provide balanced, evidence-based feedback
• Submit reviews within agreed timelines
• Maintain confidentiality and disclose conflicts
• Support improvement of prevention-focused manuscripts

Consistent reviewing helps maintain journal quality and accelerates the dissemination of prevention evidence. Your expertise supports timely, evidence-based decisions and improves clinical and policy relevance across settings. This service strengthens the research community and supports quality improvement in practice, education, and mentoring worldwide. We aim to match reviewers to topics that fit their expertise. You can update your profile anytime to reflect new skills.

JPMC supports authors, editors, and reviewers with timely guidance on scope, policies, and workflows. If you need clarification on requirements, data statements, or review timelines, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We can provide templates, examples, and best-practice recommendations to help you move forward confidently. Our responses typically include next steps, resource links, and a clear point of contact. Early communication helps avoid delays, ensures consistent compliance, and improves the overall publication experience.